Summer 2027 Internship: Analyst, Strategy & Operations

QTS Data Centers•Chamblee, GA

About The Position

The Summer Analyst, Strategy & Operations will support a variety of strategic and operational initiatives across QTS’s Development organization. The internship offers first-hand experience in how QTS evaluates development opportunities, manages its development pipeline, prioritizes investments and resources, and translates strategy into execution. The analyst will conduct portfolio and market analyses, help assess and prioritize development opportunities, build analytical tools and reporting, support governance and pipeline reviews, and contribute to strategic projects and recommendations. The role involves collaboration across Development and other areas of the organization.

Requirements

Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school: Auburn University, Kansas State University, Georgia State University, Southern Adventist University, Texas A&M University, or the University of Kansas.
Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.
Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Experience with programming languages such as Python or Java.
Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork, such as athletics, clubs, volunteering, or part-time employment.

Responsibilities

Perform data analysis across the development portfolio, including pipeline activity, site readiness, power availability, development risks, capital and credit exposure, and other key factors.
Support site screening, Buildability assessments, and other analyses used to evaluate and prioritize development opportunities.
Conduct market and industry research across data center development, energy, infrastructure, labor, capital markets, and other relevant areas.
Build and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and analytical tools using Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Palantir/Foundry, and other platforms.
Support executive reporting, portfolio reviews, presentations, and strategic analyses for Development leadership.
Support recurring Development governance and pipeline reviews, including tracking key decisions, action items, milestones, and deliverables.
Assist with strategic projects focused on improving processes, data quality, information flow, reporting, and decision-making across Development.
Develop presentations and recommendations and participate in cross-functional meetings across Development and other areas of the organization.